Villwock said Theroret came in on him right before the race start and "hosed him down" causing his engine to stop. He had to re-start. Still, he gave Steve David a hug and congratulated him on the team's first win in the new U-6 Oh Boy! Oberto.

That Heat 2B finish between U-10 & U-6 was within three-tenths of a second. How close was it? Look at the two camera angles from KIRO-TV's broadcast. In one, it appears Bryant wins... in the other, it appears U-6. Wow.

Without a Heat 3C, it makes it tough for Jean Theoret and U-37 Beacon Plumbing, who got zero points yesterday after a DNF in Heat 1A.

From ABRA: The Chevrolet Cup at Seafair makes the first two elimination heats extremely important for the unlimited hydroplane teams as the points awarded within them makes entry into heats 3A and 3B possible. Only the top 12 boats after the first two sets will be permitted to move on. After the third grouping, the top six boats will be entered into the final.Photo: Jean Theoret inspects the damage after Heat 1A on Saturday.

News Tribune: “You’re upside-down. You can see a little bit of light from the sun, and the cabin fills up (with water) really quick,” Chris Bertram said. “Initially, you’re a little excited. Then you calm yourself down and breathe."